Conditions
No snow or ice was seen during today's observations, but ice and snow are likely to develop by Wednesday morning (see Additional Information below).

A very windy and wet morning..

Essential equipment
Suitable seasonal walking equipment, including lighting (such as a headtorch or two each).

Carrying an ice axe and mountaineering crampons will offer safer options on the mountain. Microspikes could also be useful with variable, icy and thin conditions possible.

Carrying goggles (such as ski goggles) will offer a means of protecting the eyes from winds and drifting snow to see more easily in order to travel more safely on the mountain.

Additional Information
On the Tuesday of the report the forecast suggests that the temperature on the summit will be below freezing for most of the period until the next report, but that it will rise above freezing by Friday. The temperature at the summit is forecast to be as low as -3ºC (feeling like it is as low as -14ºC at times).

It is also forecast to rain at times, with snow likely at times on Tuesday night, Wednesday and Thursday, with snow possible across wide areas of the mountain.

Low temperatures across wide areas of the mountain and the temperature falling after a wet period mean that significant icy areas are likely to develop by Wednesday morning, with further freezing possible higher up on the mountain by Thursday. Snow is also likely to develop higher on the mountain by Wednesday and Thursday, and possibly across wider areas, with the snow falling under the influence of strong wind and blizzards likely, especially on Wednesday.

Periods of very poor visibility are possible where it can be difficult or impossible to follow the paths, especially during windy periods, or when it is snowing.

Although any snow or ice is likely to recede somewhat in the wind and rain by Friday, snow and ice could continue in some places for a while.